Volume 1 Chapter 37 Interlude (Shion & Kahoru)
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Scene 1
”…Ah, Shion-chan…” Ginga murmured, surprised to see her so early.
”Good morning,” Shion said gently, kneeling beside him with a calm expression. “How are you feeling today, Ginga-kun? I spoke with your mother yesterday. After I showed her the yukata you wore, she gave me her full support to help you manage… personal needs. So from now on, try not to take care of things by yourself, okay?”
She smiled, her tone light but sincere. “When you’re grown, I’ll give you something truly special. Until then, let me be the one to support you — every morning, with care.”
”Eh? But…” Ginga looked conflicted.
Shion leaned in slightly. “Hmm? You don’t like me helping you?” she asked, feigning a pout.
”…It’s not that. I just…” he stammered, unsure how to express the storm of emotions.
”You’re adorable when you’re flustered,” she said with a soft laugh. “Just relax, and trust me. I’m here to help.”
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Scene 2
”…You’ve really grown, Ginga-kun…” Shion whispered, watching him with admiration. “It’s… it’s amazing to see.”
”I’m happy too,” he said, his voice low but full of pride. “I’m glad I could show you how much I’ve matured.”
”Hey,” she said softly, “call me just ‘Shion,’ okay? That’s… how I want it right now.”
”I love you, Shion,” Ginga said, steady and certain.
”I love you too, Ginga-kun,” she replied quietly, her voice carrying something tender and unspoken between them.
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Scene 3
”Takumi-chi, don’t you think… this is kind of refreshing?” Kahoru said playfully, crossing her legs in front of him. “At the place I worked, the older girls showed me all kinds of things.”
”Yeah, it feels… new. And you’re wearing something really cute, too.”
”You noticed?” she grinned. “I picked these out especially for the school trip. Ah—sorry, I didn’t mean to bring up the past…”
”It’s okay,” Takumi replied. “I’m not bothered by anything from your old days, Kahoru-chan.”
”Really? That’s a relief.” Her eyes sparkled mischievously. “Hey, if you’re feeling something, don’t hold back. You can, um… leave a little mark, if you want. Then, maybe, slide them aside and… remind your loyal Kahoru-chan who’s in charge.”
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Scene 4
”Hey, Takumi-chi! Look at this!” Kahoru spun around, showing off the outfit with a proud smile. “It’s Aria’s special school swimsuit! Isn’t it almost too much?”
She leaned in with a grin. “You can’t look at this golden-haired little firecracker and not feel something, right? Don’t you just want to… act on it?”
”Kahoru-chan,” Takumi said, raising an eyebrow. “You know we’re at the age where drinking is allowed, right?”
”Ahh! You really know how to kill the mood!” she groaned dramatically. “Mental damage: maxed out! Takumi-chi, could you not hit me with those grown-up comments all of a sudden?”
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Scene 5
”Takumi-chi, isn’t this kind of fun?” Kahoru asked with a teasing tone. “At the place I stayed, the older girls said these kinds of things could really bring people closer.”
”Yeah,” he admitted, his voice calm. “You really chose your outfit well today.”
”Well, during the trip, I picked out something special. Oh—sorry, that just reminded me of… old times.”
”It’s fine, Kahoru-chan. Really.”
She exhaled in relief. “That makes me happy. So if you feel like it… you can let go. You can leave your presence here — and then, maybe, let me know what it means to be yours. For real.”
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Scene 6
”Well? What do you think, Takumi-chi?” Kahoru asked as she struck a pose. “It’s Aria’s school swimsuit. Don’t you think it’s almost criminal how cute it is? Makes it hard to stay calm, huh?”
She giggled. “This wild golden-haired little troublemaker is practically asking for attention. Tell me you feel it too.”
Takumi crossed his arms. “Kahoru-chan… we’re adults now. We can legally drink, remember?”
”Guh… Why would you say something like that now?” she cried, pretending to collapse. “You just hit me with the ‘grown-up reality’ crit… Critical emotional damage, Takumi-chi!”
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Scene 7
”This is… kind of surreal,” Kahoru whispered to herself, eyes unfocused. “It’s only just begun, and I already feel completely overwhelmed. Like I’ve been waiting for this moment forever.”
She gave a lopsided smile. “Kahoru-chan, the reckless golden-haired girl, is finally going to be taught a lesson today, huh? I’m happy about that. So don’t hold back, okay? Take it as far as you need to… until I forget everything else.”
Notes:
• Shion-chan – Ginga’s GF. Archery, healing.
• Shion – Ginga’s GF. Archery, healing.
• Kaho – 3rd Army leader. Worried, ceremonial magic.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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